The U.S. Department of Justice informed two Jacksonville legislators that it had referred their request for an investigation into the Duval County jail.
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From Armor to NaphCare: Unraveling the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s jail health deals
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office inks a secretive jail health contract with NaphCare after canceling Armor Correctional’s deal.
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Jacksonville jail records 12th death of the year, first under new medical provider
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office recorded its 12th inmate death for 2023 and the first under its new medical provider, Naphcare.
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Dollar General faces federal probe: Did clutter hinder escape in Jacksonville shooting?
Jacksonville racist shooting: OSHA probes Dollar General after national outcry, examining potential store safety and layout issues amidst tragedy.
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$6.3 million wake-up call: Judge finds former Duval jail medical provider liable for COVID-19 outbreak
State judge rules Armor Correctional Health Services liable for Duval County Jail’s 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, ordering $6.3M in damages to affected officers and spouses. This decision follows The Tributary’s reporting on the tripling of inmate deaths under Armor.
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Lawsuit: Faulty algorithms stop Jacksonville renters from finding homes
Jacksonville residents sue real estate giant JWB over tenant-screening practices, claiming tech-based discrimination against Black renters.
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Former Duval County jail medical provider failed to pay settlement on time, lawyer says
The Duval County jail’s former medical provider has landed itself back in court — this time for failing to pay the first sum in a wrongful-death settlement.
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Florida redistricting lawsuit overturns DeSantis map, empowers Black voters
Florida judge rules against Gov. DeSantis’ redistricting, boosting electoral power for Black voters in Jacksonville. Fast-tracked appeals expected.
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Florida judge expresses doubt over Ron DeSantis’ redistricting arguments
A Florida judge signaled uncertainty over Ron DeSantis’ congressional districts after lawyers admitted redrawn districts may violate the state constitution.
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What you need to know about Florida’s redistricting hearing
This morning, the state of Florida will square off with voting-rights plaintiffs in Tallahassee in a high-stakes battle over the constitutionality of protections for Black voters.